Amir Jafari

About Amir Jafari

Amir has been involved in a diverse range of projects in all aspects of offshore wind during his time at Empire Engineering.

Early career

Amir completed his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a specialisation in fluids at his hometown university in Tehran, Iran.
Following this, he sought diverse experiences to pinpoint his preferred area of work, gaining initially valuable experience in the oil & gas sector.
Amir’s interest in renewable energy was sparked when he conducted a feasibility study for a European company in Iran. Recognising the potential of renewable energy, he decided to pursue further education in this field. He enrolled in a Masters program in Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Exeter.

For his dissertation, Amir focused on upscaling floating wind turbine platforms, specifically spar and semisubmersible designs, from 5MW to 15MW. Throughout his research he undertook the task of designing and optimising innovative mooring configurations using synthetic fiber materials.  

Professional Experience

After graduating and joining Empire in 2022, Amir has actively engaged in various aspects of offshore wind through his involvement in a diverse range of projects. With a keen interest in hydrodynamics, he made his contributions to the design and analysis of floating wind platforms. Additionally, he played a key role in the concept design of a hybrid fixed and floating structure.

Amir’s expertise extends to structural analysis for fixed offshore wind projects, including transportation and installation of monopiles and TPs. He has also worked as an Assistant to the Project Manager on these projects.

Why offshore wind?

“Offshore wind represents a primary opportunity for us to transition away from reliance on oil & gas. I consider myself fortunate to be passionate about my work while also contributing to a better world. Working in the novel industry of offshore wind, I face diverse challenges daily, which I find incredibly satisfying to solve. 

The pace of advancements in this field is remarkable, offering the chance to learn something new every day. Floating wind technology is still in its early stages, and I am eager to play my part in pushing the boundaries of this technology to help pave the way for a more sustainable future.”